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MSCR Pontoon Boat Rides

Contact: Chad Thom at 608-204-3020 or cthom@madison.k12.wi.us or Nicole Graper at 608-204-3017 or ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us

CRUISE THE LAKES WITH MSCR!

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) Pontoon Rides are a great way to enjoy the Madison lakes.  MSCR offers boat rentals, drop-in rides and specialty trips.  Please go to www.mscr.org for more information or call 608-204-4581.

Rentals

Perfect for reunions, work outings or get-togethers.  Large groups can rent up to three boats. Please complete a Pontoon Rental Form at www.mscr.org.

Drop-in Rides – June 5 – September 29

Drop-in rides take place June 5 – September29 at the sites listed below. Please arrive 45 minutes early to sign in. First come, first served. Children 3 and younger are free. The fee is $6 per person at pier. New this year – free Drop-In Ride tickets are available for people who can’t afford the fee.  Please call 204-3020 or email cthom@madison.k12.wi.us. Please allow at least one week to process request.

  • Mondays, at Olbrich Park, 3527 Atwood Ave, (Lake Monona Only) – 1:30-2:30pm and 2:45-3:35pm
  • Tuesdays, at Tenney Boat Pier, 1615 Sherman Ave

5:30-7pm & 7:15-8:45pm (September 5:30-7pm is the only trip)

  • Wednesdays, at Olin Park, 1156 Olin Turville Ct, Bring a bag lunch if desired.

1:30-2:30pm & 2:45-3:45pm

  • Thursdays, at Tenney, (Lake Monona Only)

5:30-7pm & 7:15-8:45pm (September 5:30-7pm is the only trip)

  • Fridays, at Tenney & UW Goodspeed Family Pier, 650 N Lake St (Goodspeed rides dependent on construction – check www.mscr.org) 1:30-2:30pm & 2:45-3:45pm
  • Sundays, at Tenney

1:30-2:30pm & 2:45-4:15pm

Specialty Trips – Register at www.mscr.org

Sylvia’s stories – Learn about “movers and shakers”, places and events that helped shape the Madison lakes area. First trip takes place Tuesday, June 6, 5-8pm. Meet at Tenney Boat Pier. $10 per person. Use course #14514 to register.

Sunset Cruise – Relax and enjoy a fabulous sunset cruise – Friday, June 23, 6-9pm. Meet at Tenney Boat Pier. $15 per person.  Use course #14504 to register.

Lunch and dinner trips – enjoy a boat trip to lakeside restaurants.  Several options are available. Go to www.mscr.org.

MSCR offers many recreation programs for all ages at affordable prices. Go to www.mscr.org, call 204-3000 or visit MSCR at 3802 Regent Street for more information.

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Savant Advisor Earns Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM Designation

MADISON, WI (June 1, 2017)Savant Capital Management, a nationally-recognized fee-only wealth management firm, is pleased to announce that financial advisor Sarah McGinniss earned the Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM (CRPS®) designation.

The CRPS® program is available to professionals who specialize in creating, implementing, and maintaining retirement plans for businesses. The program covers design, installation, administration, and maintenance of retirement plans. Additionally, to receive the CRPS® designation individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations.

McGinniss works out of Savant’s Madison, WI office and is a member of the Advisory Team. As a financial advisor, she is responsible for managing all aspects of the financial planning and investment process for Savant’s clients. She regularly meets with clients, other advisors, portfolio managers, and financial planners to formulate and coordinate effective planning, investment, and tax strategies.

McGinniss earned a bachelor of science degree in finance from the University of Illinois, where she graduated as a top 10 student in the College of Business and a top 100 student in the university. In addition to her CRPS® designation, she is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional.

About Savant Capital Management

Savant Capital Management is a leading independent, nationally-recognized, fee-only firm, serving clients for 30 years with $5 billion in assets under management. As a trusted advisor, Savant Capital Management offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan and family office services to financially established individuals and institutions. Savant also offers corporate accounting, tax preparation, payroll and consulting through its affiliate, Savant Tax & Consulting.

Savant is regularly recognized among the top wealth managers in the United States. Savant was the recipient of the 2015 Best-in-Business IMPACT Award™, part of Schwab’s IMPACT Awards® program to recognize excellence in the business of independent financial advice. Savant has consistently received other industry recognitions including recently being included on the Forbes top 200 financial advisors list, the Barron’s top 20 independent advisory firms list, being named the #9 rated RIA firm by Financial Planning magazine, and included in additional top advisors lists by Financial Advisor magazine and InvestmentNews.

Savant Capital Management is a Registered Investment Advisor. Savant’s marketing material should not be construed by any existing or prospective client as a guarantee that they will experience a certain level of results if they engage Savant’s services and may include lists or rankings published by magazines and other sources which are generally based exclusively on information prepared and submitted by the recognized advisor. For more information about Savant or to view our Important Disclosures, go to www.savantcapital.com.

Savant Capital Management and its employees are independent of and are not employees or agents of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”). Schwab does not prepare, verify or endorse information distributed by Savant Capital Management. The Best-in-Business IMPACT Award™ is not an endorsement, testimonial endorsement, recommendation or referral to Savant Capital Management with respect to its investment advisory and other services.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements

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Friends of MSCR Golf Outing

Contact: Nicole Graper at ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3017, or Lucy Chaffin at lchaffin@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3015

Friends of MSCR Golf Outing
Enjoy a fun day of golf & support a good cause!

Friends of MSCR is holding the 13th annual Fore Friends Golf Outing on Tuesday, July 18, at Cherokee Country Club, 5000 N. Sherman Ave, Madison.  Event sponsors include Oak Park Place, CUNA Mutual Group, Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Foundation, Group Health Cooperative, The August Foundation and Phil and Anne Duffy (in memory of Robert Parenteau).
Enjoy 18 holes in this fun golf scramble.  Network with community and business leaders and experience Cherokee Country Club!  Check in begins at 9:30 am with lunch.  A dinner, auction and awards program follow golf at 4:30 pm. Registration includes lunch, greens fees, golf cart, dinner and a golfer gift.

The Golf Outing proceeds help fund important MSCR projects like these:

  • 50+ Yoga Suave en Espanol, a successful program held at MSCR East taught in Spanish to Spanish speaking older adults
  • Special afterschool clubs like Unique Fitness at Memorial High, and Female Empowerment at West High
  • Afternoon activities for high schoolers attending summer school
  • Gymnastics and Tumbling Equipment
  • 3 vs 3 Adult Basketball Tournament
  • Fee waivers for low-income participants from Allied Learning Center to attend Camp Tall Oaks at the Jackson School Forest

“Each year, MSCR serves more than 10,000 youth in afterschool child care and summer programs.  Our programs are accessible for low income families.  Proceeds for the event support several youth programs, and help keep our activities affordable and accessible,” said Lucy Chaffin, MSCR Executive Director. “We are grateful for our long-time sponsors and donors.”

The Friends of Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is a non-profit organization that values MSCR as a vital community resource.  Since 1926, MSCR has been Madison’s community based public recreation department.  Friends of MSCR support public recreation as an approach to enrich the lives of individuals and the community.

Go to  www.mscr.org  or call 608-204-3000 for information on golfing, sponsoring the event, or bidding on online auction items. The auction bidding begins in June.  Learn more at http://www.mscr.org/get-involved/friends-of-mscr/fore-friends-golf-outing

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Starion Bank receives highest rating from BauerFinancial

Starion Bank has received a five star “superior” rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating firm.

BauerFinancial has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. Star ratings are assigned on a scale of zero-to-five stars, with five being the strongest, and are based on the overall financial picture of the financial institution. The ratings are independent, meaning no institution is able to pay to be rated or excluded.

“We are proud to repeatedly receive Bauer’s top rating,” says Craig Larson, CEO at Starion Bank. “This recognition is possible thanks to the commitment Starion employees make to providing exceptional service to each and every customer. That dedication makes Starion a great place to bank and to work.”

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ITS Compliance, Inc. Adds New Sr. Account Executive

The ITS Compliance, Inc. team is happy and excited to announce the addition of Adeline Arriola to the Account Executive team. With growth of any company comes a need to grow staff and Adeline will be part of that expansion.

Adeline will be responsible for driving success in the western region of the US.  She is Located in the immediate San Francisco Bay Area.  Adeline has 13 years of enterprise software/technology solutions selling focused on all facets of Field Force Management (including people, asset, fleet tracking and end-to-end logistics).  More recently, she served the Roadnet Technologies/Omnitracs team as a Senior Enterprise Account Manager in the Western Region.  Adeline has visited dozens of major Metropolitan Arts Museums across the U.S. and has visited more than five different countries around the world–including Costa Rica, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, Korea, Australia, and the Philippines. She also has visited more than 30 of the 50 states that make up the United States. Adeline’s true affinity is for American history, and she appreciates historical figures’ biographies.
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About ITS Compliance, Inc.
ITS Compliance, Inc. – an industry leader providing cost-effective, web-based driver and vehicle regulatory and risk-management solutions – is celebrating 30+ years of service excellence. ITS reduces your compliance costs, liability, and risk exposure increasing profitability. Leading, national fleets use ITS’ web-based driver qualification and fuel tax reporting, vehicle registration, e-DVIR auditing, periodic inspection/maintenance tracking, background investigation, drug and alcohol testing, Hours of Service (HOS) auditing, and online training compliance-management solutions as “Their Partner for Success!”

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